Year 10 Tutoring Australia | Maths, English, Science

Year 10 is the bridge to VCE, HSC, QCE, SACE and WACE. Our program builds the skills and confidence for senior study, with Australian examples from home loans and bushfire science to persuasive speeches.

Key Topics Covered:

Maths: indices, compound interest, quadratics, trigonometry, probability.
English: text analysis, persuasive and creative writing.
Science: genetics, reactions, motion, climate.

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Solve quadratic equations and graph parabolas with confidence

Apply trigonometry and compound interest to real Australian problems

Write analytical essays with clear contentions and strong evidence

Craft persuasive and imaginative pieces with a distinctive voice

Explain genetics, evolution and chemical reactions using evidence

Analyse motion, energy and climate data to draw sound conclusions

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Reading and Responding to a Novel	Read a Year 10 novel closely, track plot and setting, and respond to the author's ideas in discussion and writing.
02	Characters, Relationships and Themes	Analyse how characters are built and how their choices develop central themes and messages.
03	Language Techniques and Their Effects	Identify metaphor, symbolism, tone and imagery, and explain how each one shapes meaning for the reader.
04	Writing Analytical Paragraphs	Build strong paragraphs with a topic sentence, evidence, explanation and link back to the question.
05	Planning a Text Response Essay	Unpack an essay question, form a clear contention and plan an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion.
06	Sentence Structure and Punctuation	Use complex and compound sentences, semicolons, colons and parenthesis to write with control and clarity.
07	Vocabulary and Word Choice	Build a precise academic vocabulary and choose words that suit purpose, audience and tone.
08	Australian Voices in Literature	Read short texts by Australian authors, including First Nations voices, and discuss place, identity and belonging.
09	Editing for Accuracy and Style	Proofread drafts for spelling, grammar and flow, and refine writing to sound sharper and more mature.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Persuasive Writing	Write a convincing argument with a clear contention, strong evidence and persuasive techniques aimed at a defined audience.
02	Analysing Persuasive Texts	Break down opinion pieces, speeches and advertisements to see how language and structure persuade readers.
03	Media Texts and Bias	Compare news reports, social media posts and editorials, and judge reliability, perspective and bias.
04	Speeches and Oral Presentations	Plan and deliver a short speech with clear structure, strong voice and confident body language.
05	Shakespeare: Language and Context	Explore a Shakespeare play, its context and key speeches, and unpack how his language builds character and conflict.
06	Poetry Analysis	Read a range of poems, including Australian poetry, and write about form, imagery, sound and meaning.
07	Comparing Texts	Compare how two texts treat the same idea, and write a balanced response using linking language.
08	Argument and Evidence in Writing	Choose, embed and explain evidence so every point supports the main contention.
09	Listening, Questioning and Discussion	Take part in structured discussions, ask probing questions and respond respectfully to different viewpoints.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Imaginative Writing: Narrative Voice	Experiment with first person, third person and shifting perspective to give a story a distinctive voice.
02	Imaginative Writing: Structure and Pacing	Control plot, tension and pacing through scene choices, flashbacks and carefully placed twists.
03	Descriptive and Reflective Writing	Use sensory detail, figurative language and personal insight to write vivid descriptive and reflective pieces.
04	Short Stories and Themes	Read short stories and analyse how setting, symbols and endings deliver a message.
05	Film and Visual Texts	Analyse camera angles, colour, sound and composition to show how filmmakers shape audience response.
06	Creative Responses to Texts	Write a creative piece inspired by a set text, with a short statement explaining the choices made.
07	Research and Evaluating Sources	Locate reliable sources, take notes, reference them correctly and avoid plagiarism in research tasks.
08	Writing a Research Report	Turn research into a structured, well-referenced report with headings, evidence and a clear conclusion.
09	Drafting, Feedback and Improving	Use tutor feedback to redraft and strengthen a piece, focusing on voice, structure and expression.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Timed Text Response Practice	Plan and write a full text response under timed conditions, with feedback against a marking rubric.
02	Unseen Texts and Analysis	Read unfamiliar passages and write quick, accurate analysis of language, tone and purpose.
03	Writing Under Time Pressure	Practise planning, drafting and checking in short bursts to build speed without losing quality.
04	Comparative and Extended Responses	Write longer responses that compare texts and sustain an argument across several paragraphs.
05	Senior English Pathways	Compare senior English options across VCE, HSC, QCE, SACE and WACE, including standard and advanced style courses.
06	Subject Selection Planning	Weigh interests, strengths and career goals, and map out English and other Year 11 subject choices.
07	Study Skills for Senior School	Build habits for note taking, planning, revising and managing assessment deadlines in Years 11 and 12.
08	Reflective Portfolio and Goal Setting	Collect best work from the year, reflect on progress and set clear writing and reading goals.
09	Presenting Ideas with Confidence	Deliver a polished final presentation on a topic of choice, using notes, visuals and a clear structure.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Real Numbers, Indices and Scientific Notation	Apply index laws, including negative and fractional indices, and write very large and small numbers in scientific notation.
02	Surds and Irrational Numbers	Simplify and combine surds, and rationalise denominators, as an extension step towards senior Mathematics.
03	Financial Maths: Compound Interest	Calculate compound interest on savings and loans in dollars, and compare it with simple interest using spreadsheets.
04	Financial Maths: Depreciation, GST and Budgets	Work with depreciation, 10 per cent GST and household budgets, using realistic Australian prices and loan examples.
05	Expanding and Simplifying Expressions	Expand brackets and binomial products, and simplify algebraic expressions with confidence and accuracy.
06	Factorising Algebraic Expressions	Factorise using common factors, differences of two squares and quadratic trinomials, and check by expanding.
07	Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities	Solve multi-step equations and inequalities, including those with brackets and fractions, and show each line of working.
08	Simultaneous Linear Equations	Solve pairs of linear equations by substitution, elimination and graphing, then apply them to worded problems.
09	Algebraic Fractions and Rearranging Formulas	Add and simplify algebraic fractions and change the subject of a formula, skills needed for senior Maths Methods.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Linear Graphs and Gradient	Graph straight lines, find gradient and intercepts, and write equations in the forms y = mx + c and ax + by = c.
02	Coordinate Geometry	Use midpoint, distance and gradient to describe lines, and find parallel and perpendicular lines on the Cartesian plane.
03	Quadratic Equations: Factorising	Solve quadratic equations by factorising and the null factor law, and check solutions by substitution.
04	Quadratic Equations: Formula and Completing the Square	Solve quadratics with the quadratic formula and by completing the square when factorising is not possible.
05	Parabolas and Their Graphs	Sketch parabolas, find turning points and intercepts, and connect the graph to its equation.
06	Exponential Graphs and Growth	Graph exponential relationships and model growth and decay, such as population change or cooling.
07	Circles, Hyperbolas and Other Relationships	Recognise and sketch circles and hyperbolas, and describe how each equation shapes its graph.
08	Functions and Transformations	Use function notation, and describe how graphs shift, stretch and reflect when the equation changes.
09	Modelling with Algebra	Build equations from real situations such as phone plans and ticket pricing, then use graphs to predict and decide.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Surface Area of Composite Solids	Find the surface area of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and spheres, and of solids made by joining shapes.
02	Volume of Composite Solids	Calculate volume of prisms, cylinders, cones, pyramids and spheres, including tanks, silos and swimming pools.
03	Pythagoras' Theorem	Use Pythagoras' theorem to find unknown sides in two and three dimensions and to solve practical problems.
04	Right-Angled Trigonometry	Use sine, cosine and tangent to find sides and angles in right-angled triangles, with a calculator in degree mode.
05	Trigonometry Applications	Solve problems with angles of elevation and depression and with bearings, such as a lookout over a bay.
06	Sine Rule, Cosine Rule and Area of Triangles	Extend trigonometry to non-right-angled triangles using the sine rule, cosine rule and area formula.
07	Similarity and Congruence	Prove triangles similar or congruent and use scale factors to find lengths, areas and volumes.
08	Circle Geometry	Apply angle properties of circles, including angles in a semicircle and in the same segment, to find unknown angles.
09	Geometric Reasoning and Proof	Write short logical proofs using angle rules, parallel lines and triangle properties, giving a reason for every step.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Univariate Data and Box Plots	Calculate quartiles and the interquartile range, draw box plots and compare two data sets in context.
02	Bivariate Data and Scatter Plots	Plot scatter diagrams, describe the relationship between two variables and fit a line of best fit by eye.
03	Time Series and Data Analysis	Read trends in time series data, such as rainfall or house prices, and judge when data is misleading.
04	Probability: Venn Diagrams and Two-Way Tables	Use Venn diagrams and two-way tables to find probabilities of unions, intersections and complements.
05	Probability: Compound and Conditional Events	Use tree diagrams to find probabilities of multi-step events, with and without replacement, and meet conditional probability.
06	Rates of Change: A First Look at Calculus Ideas	Explore average and instantaneous rates of change on graphs as a bridge to senior Maths Methods.
07	Senior Maths Pathways	Compare senior Maths options across VCE, HSC, QCE, SACE and WACE, and match the right course to your goals.
08	Mixed Problem Solving and Exam Technique	Tackle multi-step problems from every strand, and practise setting out working and managing time.
09	Subject Selection Planning	Review strengths and goals, and plan Maths choices for Year 11 with tutor guidance and a clear study plan.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Planning Scientific Investigations	Design fair tests with clear variables, collect reliable data and write conclusions that answer the question.
02	Cells, DNA and Genes	Link DNA, genes and chromosomes, and explain how the genetic code carries instructions for traits.
03	Inheritance and Punnett Squares	Predict inheritance of dominant and recessive traits using Punnett squares and family pedigrees.
04	Genetic Technologies	Discuss DNA testing, selective breeding and gene technologies, weighing benefits, risks and ethics.
05	Mutation and Variation	Explain how mutations and sexual reproduction create variation within populations of living things.
06	Natural Selection	Describe how variation and survival pressures drive natural selection, with Australian examples such as finches and cane toads.
07	Evidence for Evolution	Use fossils, anatomy and DNA comparisons to show how species are related, including Australian megafauna.
08	Adaptations in Australian Species	Analyse how native plants and animals are adapted to arid, coastal and bushfire prone environments.
09	Scientific Data and Graphs	Draw and interpret graphs and tables, and judge the accuracy and reliability of results.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Atomic Structure	Describe protons, neutrons and electrons, and use electron arrangements to explain how atoms behave.
02	The Periodic Table	Use the periodic table to predict properties of elements and explain trends across groups and periods.
03	Ionic and Covalent Bonding	Compare ionic and covalent bonding and use it to explain the properties of common compounds.
04	Types of Chemical Reactions	Classify reactions as synthesis, decomposition, displacement, combustion and precipitation, and spot the signs of each.
05	Writing and Balancing Equations	Write word and symbol equations and balance them, showing conservation of mass.
06	Acids, Bases and pH	Test with indicators, describe neutralisation and link acids and bases to everyday products such as antacids and cleaners.
07	Rates of Reaction	Investigate how temperature, concentration, surface area and catalysts change the speed of a reaction.
08	Combustion, Corrosion and Energy Changes	Explain rusting, burning and exothermic and endothermic reactions, and their effects on the environment.
09	Chemistry in Australian Industry	Explore how mining, agriculture and water treatment depend on chemical reactions and careful safety practice.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Describing Motion	Use distance, displacement, speed and velocity, and read distance time and velocity time graphs.
02	Acceleration and Motion Graphs	Calculate acceleration from data and graphs, and relate the shape of a graph to how an object moves.
03	Newton's First and Second Laws	Use inertia and the relationship between force, mass and acceleration to explain everyday motion.
04	Newton's Third Law and Momentum	Explain action and reaction pairs, and use momentum to analyse collisions and road safety features.
05	Energy Forms and Conservation	Track kinetic, potential and thermal energy through a system and apply the law of conservation of energy.
06	Energy Transfer and Efficiency	Calculate efficiency, and compare how well devices and renewable energy systems convert energy.
07	Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum	Describe wave properties and compare radio, visible, ultraviolet and X ray waves, including uses and risks.
08	Heat Transfer and Electricity	Explain conduction, convection and radiation, and use simple circuits to link voltage, current and resistance.
09	Physics Investigation	Plan and run a motion or energy experiment, then analyse results and report on sources of error.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with worked examples and exam-style questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	The Big Bang and the Origin of the Universe	Explain evidence for the Big Bang, including expansion and background radiation, and how the universe has changed.
02	Stars, Galaxies and the Night Sky	Describe how stars form and change, and place the Sun and Milky Way within the wider universe.
03	Earth's Global Systems	Show how the atmosphere, oceans, land and living things interact and exchange energy and matter.
04	The Carbon Cycle and Greenhouse Effect	Follow carbon through Earth's systems and explain how the greenhouse effect warms the planet.
05	Climate Change and Australia	Examine evidence for climate change and its effects on reefs, bushfires, drought and coastal communities.
06	Plate Tectonics and Earth Processes	Link continental drift, earthquakes and volcanoes to the movement of plates and the shape of Australia.
07	Senior Science Pathways	Compare senior Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Environmental Science across VCE, HSC, QCE, SACE and WACE.
08	Subject Selection Planning	Match science interests and strengths to Year 11 subject choices, and plan for further study and careers.
09	Scientific Report Writing	Write a clear investigation report with aim, method, results, discussion and conclusion.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

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Guided Practice (15 min)

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Independent Practice (10 min)

Your child completes the in-class quiz on their own

Wrap-up (5 min)

A short summary, two take-home quizzes and a preview of the next lesson

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